Effective Date: July 18, 2025
This Privacy Statement explains how the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information through the LD@learning platform.
1. Who We Are
LD@learning is an online learning platform operated by the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly and in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable Canadian privacy laws.
2. What Information We Collect
When you register for or participate in an LD@learning course, we may collect the following information:
- Your name and email address
- Your organization or professional affiliation (if applicable)
- Course registration and completion data
- Assessment scores or quiz responses (if part of the course)
- Feedback or comments you voluntarily provide
We do not collect payment or financial information through LD@learning.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information collected to:
- Enroll you in courses and provide access to materials
- Track your progress and completion (e.g., for certificates)
- Improve our learning content and platform functionality
- Communicate with you about course-related updates or feedback
- Generate anonymized, aggregate reports for program evaluation
We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
4. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely on Canadian or privacy-compliant servers hosted by our learning platform provider. Access to your data is restricted to authorized LDAO staff and administrators who require it for program delivery and support.
We take reasonable measures to safeguard personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss.
5. Use of Third-Party Services
LD@learning may embed or link to third-party resources (e.g., YouTube videos, PDFs, Google Forms). These services are governed by their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review those policies separately.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Ask for corrections if the information is inaccurate or incomplete
- Withdraw your consent and request deletion of your account and data, subject to legal or administrative requirements
To make such a request, contact us at [add link].
7. Consent
By registering for an LD@learning course, you consent to the collection, use, and storage of your personal information as described in this Privacy Statement.
8. Updates
We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in legal obligations or our practices. The most current version will always be posted on the LD@learning platform.
Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Statement or to exercise your rights under it, please contact:
Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO)
365 Evans Avenue Suite 202 Toronto, ON M8Z 1K2